Mike Hurst

“A significant number of these, we believe, are in and remain in Republican leaning districts, precincts and counties.”

Mike Hurst · said 2026-11-05 · reported 2026-11-06

Hurst told reporters at a press conference that approximately 20,000 outstanding ballots remained to be counted, many in Republican-leaning areas.

“We are firm in our conviction that if the law is and was followed, that Mississippians will have spoken clearly and unequivocally and that Senator Hyde-Smith will be re-elected to another term to represent the great state of Mississippi,”

Mike Hurst · said 2026-11-05 · reported 2026-11-06

Hurst expressed confidence that if the law was followed, Senator Hyde-Smith would be re-elected despite Colom's narrow lead.